We are pleased to announce that Professor Roberto Di Lauro has been appointed as the new President of the Dohrn Foundation.
Professor Emeritus of Medical Genetics, Roberto Di Lauro boasts a distinguished career in scientific research, with over 140 publications on gene expression and embryonic development, conducted at leading Italian and international institutions.
Throughout his career, he has served on numerous prominent scientific committees, including the Council of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO), the fellowship committee of the Human Frontier Science Program (as Chair), the Scientific Advisory Committee of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL, as Chair), and the "Cell and Developmental Biology" review panel of the European Research Council (ERC).
Former President of the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn and Rector's Delegate for Research at the University of Naples Federico II, Professor Di Lauro also served as Science Attaché at the Italian Embassy in London from 2014 to 2018, after being awarded the prestigious title of Fogarty Scholar by the National Institutes of Health (USA).
From 2021 to 2026, he is serving as a member of the National Research Evaluation Committee (CNVR) at the Italian Ministry of University and Research. In 2007, he was honored with the title of Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic for his outstanding scientific achievements.
With his extensive experience and commitment to research and innovation, Professor Roberto Di Lauro will lead the Dohrn Foundation in its continued growth and advancement in the years to come.
